Calls are echoing for the Indigenous voice debate to focus on the referendum question as prominent 'no' campaigner Warren Mundine says Australians need to come to terms with the impact of colonisation.
Federal politicians and their staff have been urged to report abuse and harassment to police as the Indigenous voice referendum campaign gets under way.
The main arguments for both the 'Yes' and 'No' campaigns for the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum are outlined here by AAP journalist Tess Ikonomou in Canberra.
Many thousands have turned out at rallies nationwide to back the Indigenous voice to parliament, with organisers hoping momentum will build despite recent polls showing a decline in the yes vote.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated his belief that the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament will be a moment of unity for Australia.
Newspoll indicates fewer than half of all respondents say they'll vote 'yes' in a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution.